If you’re not the boss, how could you boost your teammates’ productivity? This assumes you have the right to assess the quality of their work in the first place, and to interfere with their jobs. After all, it’s one thing to ask for help, and something else altogether to have it thrust upon you.

]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/interest-ten-ways-to-help-your-teammates-be-more-productive/feed/02015 – 2016 Employee Holiday Calendarhttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/2015-2016-employee-holiday-calendar/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/2015-2016-employee-holiday-calendar/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:53:03 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2274The University’s 2015 – 2016 Employee Holiday Calendar is now available for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. It details the holidays, unscheduled holidays, and annual leave periods set by Board policy and/or Union contracts. Check the correct chart or column for your title group as the holiday entitlements are not identical for all tax levy employees.
]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/2015-2016-employee-holiday-calendar/feed/0Visit the Central Office Human Resources Websitehttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/visit-the-central-office-human-resources-website/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/visit-the-central-office-human-resources-website/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:52:18 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2272Have you ever wondered if there are any HR updates you should be aware of? Ever want to download and print an HR, payroll or benefits form instead of emailing someone in Central Office Human Resources for it? Well, now you can! Central Office Human Resources is pleased to announce our new and improved website. Fillable forms, a functional directory, Time and Leave and Payroll information, and other updates are there for the benefit of all Central Office personnel. Please visit and bookmark our COHR Website to your favorites so you can access HR, payroll, and benefits forms and updates at any time.
]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/visit-the-central-office-human-resources-website/feed/0New Health Plan Rates Effective July 2015http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/new-health-plan-rates-effective-july-2015/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/new-health-plan-rates-effective-july-2015/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:51:49 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2270The New York City Health Benefits Program recently updated the health plan rates as of July 2015. The rate changes will become effective the first full pay period of July 2015 and will be reflected on the July 23, 2015 paycheck for Central Office tax-levy employees.

]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/new-health-plan-rates-effective-july-2015/feed/0Beach Bash – “Dare to be Great” – August 14 at KBCChttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/beach-bash-dare-to-be-great-august-14-at-kbcc/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/beach-bash-dare-to-be-great-august-14-at-kbcc/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:51:20 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2268Save the Date! On Friday, August 14, the annual Central Office Beach Bash themed “Dare to Be Great!” will be held at Kingsborough Community College. Come and join your colleagues for a day of seaside fun on the KCC beach.

Last year’s events included a health and wellness fair, a variety of seminars focused on employee wellness, and numerous sporting competitions e.g. beach volleyball, basketball tournaments, dancing competition, etc. In addition, we will be introducing a brand new event called the “CUNY Fitness Challenge” where co-ed teams (three males/three females) will compete in four challenges throughout the day, including a water balloon carry, flag run, and a brain teaser!

Check out the CUNY HR YouTube channel to relive some of the excitement. Invitations and registration to follow shorlty!

]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/beach-bash-dare-to-be-great-august-14-at-kbcc/feed/0Professional Summer Attire Expectationshttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/professional-summer-attire-expectations-2/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/professional-summer-attire-expectations-2/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:50:11 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2266During the hot summer months, we are all trying to manage being cool, comfortable, and fashionable while still maintaining a professional image. Despite the warm weather, your work attire, personal appearance and grooming must be neat and professional at all times. Without an official University dress code policy, this is an effort to share some broad professional guiding principles. For example, avoid wearing clothing to work that is excessively worn, frayed, torn, wrinkled, ill-fitting, revealing or distracting. A good rule of thumb is to choose another outfit to wear if you are unsure it is office-friendly or work acceptable. Accentuate your personality and use your best judgment to project a positive, thoughtful and confident professional image during the summer and all year.

Dressing office appropriate is a big factor in the way you are received by others within and outside CUNY. Most offices and departments have some unique operating needs where work attire must be dressier than areas that can be informal, or ones that require uniforms. The University’s leaders can set suitable dress expectations for the staff working in areas under their purview, and can counsel those whose appearance is inappropriate. Discuss any questions you may have about appropriate professional attire with your immediate manager or supervisor. When in doubt, make conservative clothing choices. Look professional and come to work dressed for success every day.

]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/professional-summer-attire-expectations-2/feed/0Summer 2015 Four-Day Workweek and Timekeepinghttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/summer-2015-four-day-workweek-and-timekeeping/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/summer-2015-four-day-workweek-and-timekeeping/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:49:38 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2264Most Central Office departments (except CUNY Welcome Center, CUNY TV and Public Safety) have opted to participate in the University’s Summer Four-Day Workweek Plan that will be effective Monday, June 22, 2015 through Friday, August 7, 2015. Hence, Friday June 26 and August 9 will be the respective first and last Fridays off.

Since the Independence Day holiday will be observed on Friday, July 3, all staff will work four regular, unextended workdays during the week from Monday June 29 through Thursday, July 2.

If your department is participating in this year’s plan and you are a tax levy employee who wants to partake, obtain the Schedule Election Form from the COHR webpage. Discuss your intended summer schedule option with your immediate manager or supervisor for his or her approval, subject to business operating needs. Then, scan and email your completed and signed form to COHRTIMEandLEAVE@cuny.edu with “2015 Summer Schedule” in the subject line.

]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/summer-2015-four-day-workweek-and-timekeeping/feed/0Title IXhttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/title-ix/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/title-ix/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:48:45 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2262CUNY is committed to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence throughout the CUNY community. People at every level of CUNY and at every CUNY campus are working together to find effective ways to help students who have experienced sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and to foster a culture that does not tolerate unwelcome sexual behavior. Take a moment and visit the CUNY Title IX webpage, which contains links to University policies on Sexual Misconduct, Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Workplace/Domestic Violence, and the Amnesty/Good Samaritan Policy. It further contains the sites to each campus’s Title IX webpages and identifies those deemed as “responsible employees”.
]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/title-ix/feed/0Meet Dr. Vita Carulli Rabinowitzhttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/meet-dr-vita-carulli-rabinowitz/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/meet-dr-vita-carulli-rabinowitz/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:48:11 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2260The Board of Trustees of the City University of New York has appointed Dr. Vita Carulli Rabinowitz as Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost. Dr. Rabinowitz has served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Hunter College since 2007. Dr. Rabinowitz’s appointment will commence July 1, 2015, succeeding Julia Wrigley who has served as interim in the position since 2014. Please help us in giving Dr. Rabinowitz the warmest of welcomes to Central Office.
]]>http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/meet-dr-vita-carulli-rabinowitz/feed/0CUNY Work/Life Program – Presented by Deer Oakshttp://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/cuny-worklife-program-presented-by-deer-oaks/
http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/2015/07/01/cuny-worklife-program-presented-by-deer-oaks/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 18:46:06 +0000http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/cohr/?p=2258The City University of New York has a deep concern for the well-being of all its employees. To help employees and their families balance the demands of their work and personal lives, the University offers free, confidential assistance to its employees and their families through the CUNY Work/Life Program. As of May 15, 2015, CUNY’s new provider for the Work/Life Program is Deer Oaks.

For information or referral to a provider near you, please call Deer Oaks EAP dedicated CUNY phone number at 1-855-492-3633. Online tools are also available to you at www.deeroaks.com, login & password CUNY.